Where Does America Stand?
America's Role as Empire Republic
September 8 at 6:30 pm
The major events and challenges that will test America and the American President over the course of the next decade are many. Dr. George Friedman, CEO and founder of STRATFOR, takes geopolitical intelligence and forecasting to the next level and presents ideas from his most recent book The New York Times bestseller “The Next Decade: Where We’ve Been ... and Where We’re Going,”
What Are The Costs?: Increasing the Value of Healthcare
October 19 at 6:30 pm
As Americans continue to grapple with rising healthcare costs, professionals around the nation are exploring the most effective and efficient models of providing high quality healthcare at a lower cost to all. Dr. J. James Rohack, MD, Director of the Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy, and Dr. William Sage, Provost at UT School of Law, discuss the emerging healthcare models in Texas and the nation.
Why Can't We Be Friends?
Fostering Civility in Political Dialogue
November 14 at 6:30 pm
In a world of fragmented media with a thousand choices for news, information and opinion, citizens can now chose to see, hear and read only what supports their position. Political strategists Mark McKinnon and Matthew Dowd joined by author, professor and presidential advisor William Galston discuss how to foster civility among Americans when political polarization is the norm.
Can Women Change Politics?
The Life and Politics of Ann Richards
January 31 at 6:30 pm
Texas Governor, mother and larger-than-life personality, Ann Richards had a lasting impact on the nation’s political landscape. Actress Holland Taylor, University of Texas Documentarian Paul Stekler, and Dallas Morning News Reporter Wayne Slater share their experiences portraying, documenting and covering Ann Richards throughout her life. Join us for an evening of fresh perspectives on a dear Texas friend.
Community and Citizenship: An Evening with Gerda Weissmann Klein in Conversation with Dan Rather
March 20 at 6:30 pm
Gerda Weissmann Klein draws from her wealth of life experiences: from surviving the Holocaust and meeting her future husband on the day of her liberation, to her journey to the United States, accepting an Oscar and Emmy for a documentary based on her life, and her constant fight to promote tolerance, encourage community service and combat hunger. Special guest Dan Rather will join Mrs. Klein in conversation after her talk. This event is part of Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project.
How Do You Get To Sesame Street?
Education in America
April 24 at 6:30 pm
For more than forty years, Sesame Street continues to stand out as the most thoroughly developed and researched preschool television program. Beyond television, the Sesame Street Workshop produces content for multiple media platforms and develops initiatives to help children and families gain critical skills and build emotional strength. Sesame Workshop will share how Sesame Street keeps evolving to meet the needs of today’s child.
